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AP05 BBN

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BBN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,182 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 60,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 53,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 48,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,782 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,236 miles

advise fan belt

Pass 6 May 2016 45,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 45,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2013 38,962 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 33,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,054 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are slightly worn

small stone chips to windscreen

very slight crossion to centre section of exhaust

Pass 15 May 2008 15,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 15,045 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AP05 BBN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 BBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP05 BBN is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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